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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sevin sum, n. [Sevin num. and -Sum suffix. Also in the later dial.] Seven together, seven in all. —a1500 Peblis to Play 183.
Sewinsum that the tulȝe maid Lay gruflingis in the stokkis
